The Ozark Empire Fair and more

Jul. 29, 2012

01 WEDNESDAY

The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks is open noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2305 E. Kearney St. Admission is $5; $3 for ages 7-12; free for ages 6 and younger; free admission for military and patriotic holiday events throughout the year. 864-7997

First Friday Art Walk, a self-guided art gallery tour, 6-10 p.m., downtown Springfield. Features art, live music and hands-on activities at several venues. Exhibits remain at galleries through the month. Free. www.ffaw.org; 849-8255

Movies at Founders Park showing “Mirror Mirror,” PG, dusk, Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free with advance tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

Yoga on the Square, presented by Healthy Living Alliance, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Fridays, Park Central Square. Classes will take place every Friday through Aug. 10. Free; no registration required. 812-3089; email: dlair@yourdowntownymca.org

The ninth annual Kid’athlon, a triathlon for kids ages 5 to 14 years, Meador Park, 2500 S. Fremont Ave. The events include a 50- to 100-meter swim, .5 to 1.1-mile run and a .5 to 2-mile bike ride, depending on age group. Bikes and helmets are required for the race. Check-in is 6:30-7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Mandatory Kid’athlon packet pickup is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday at Chesterfield Family Center. Fee information and registration: 837-5900; www.parkboard.org

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Movies at Founders Park showing “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,” PG-13, dusk, Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. (Details about admission are under Aug. 3 heading.) Admission is free with advance tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

Taney County Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony and Fundraiser, 4 p.m., Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge 2597, US 160, Forsyth. Memorial bricks will be available to purchase for $100 each to be placed around the memorial walls. A dinner and dessert meal is $5. 546-5246; 546-9408

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Tour de Cox (in preparation of MS 150), 7 a.m., the Meyer Center, 3545 S. National Ave. Participants can choose between a 26- or 62-mile ride. The full route includes rest stops at each CoxHealth Fitness Center (Cox North, Willard, Republic and Meyer), with hydration stops in between. Entry fee: $10. To register, call 269-3282

05 SUNDAY

Preview and opening reception for Springfield-Greene County History Museum’s “The Fabulous Fifties” exhibit, 1-4 p.m. The exhibit is on display 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 6-Oct. 27, 155 Park Central Square. Admission: $5; $3 for ages 12 and younger; free for members. The exhibit continues through Oct. 27 and is displayed through a structure of political cartoons by cartoonist Robert “Bob” Palmer of Springfield News-Leader. For more information, contact Joan Hampton-Porter at 864-1976.

09 THURSDAY

Community Field Trip for RACE: Are We So Different? 5:30-8 p.m., Discovery Center, 438 St. Louis St. The event is presented by Missouri State University, Division for Diversity and Inclusion. Free. Light refreshments. 836-3736, 862-9910

Discover Nature Families: Beginner Orienteering, 9-11:30 a.m., Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way. Learn the basics of using a compass and topographic maps during the indoor portion of this program and then test your newfound skills with an outdoor exercise at Living Memorial Park. Ages 8 and up with an adult mentor. Free; registration required. 888-4237

Second annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival & Car Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Park Central Square. The event will feature a car show, food vendors, a kids’ area and music by Queen City Cats, Blue Plate Special, The Detectives and The Road Crew. Free admission. Car show registration is $15 advance, $20 day of event. www.facebook.com/BirthplaceofRoute66Festival

Movies at Founders Park showing “The Vow,” PG-13, dusk, Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. (Details about admission are under Aug. 10 heading.) Admission is free with advanced tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

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Movies That Will Keep You Up at Night: “Suspicion” not rated, 1941 Hitchcock thriller, 2 p.m., Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Popcorn will be provided. Free. 882-0714

The Southern Soldier at Wilson’s Creek, Aug. 11-12, Stop 5 on the Tour Road, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, 6424 W. Farm Road 182, Republic. A living history program, highlighting the role of Southern troops in the Battle of Wilson`s Creek and historic weapons firings. Park admission: $5 or $10 for each carload. 732-2662, Ext. 225

Springfield Hospitality Club monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Twin Oaks Country Club, 1020 E. Republic Road. Membership is open to all women who are interested in fun, food, and fellowship. 840-5980 or 883-2412; www.springfieldhospitality.org

Movies at Founders Park showing “Zookeeper,” PG, dusk, Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free with advanced tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

Ninth annual Moonlight Bike Ride, 7 p.m., Discovery Center parking lot. The party begins with music by The Third Degree, a bike obstacle course, root beer floats by Springfield Brewing Company, a costume contest and team challenge. Bike line-up begins at 8:15 p.m. with ride at 8:30 p.m. through downtown Springfield. Village Inn pancakes at end of ride. Pre-registration: $20 for ages 16 and older; $15 for ages 3-15. Day of ride: $25 and $20. 862-9910; www.discoverycenter.org

Movies at Founders Park showing “Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows,” PG-13, dusk at Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. (Details about admission are under Aug.17 heading.) Admission is free with advanced tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

19 SUNDAY

The Blues Society Of The Ozarks Potluck and Jam Session, 1-5 p.m, American Legion Post 676, 5484 W. Sunshine St. Jam hosted by local bands. Bring a side dish to share. Free admission. All ages. 619-5346; www.bluessocietyoftheozarks.com

Downtown Book Club Discussion: “Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships,” 7-8:30 p.m., The Mudlounge, 321 E. Walnut St. For information on reserving the book or e-book contact the Park Central staff at 831-1342 or email kellym@thelibrary.org.

24 FRIDAY

The 24th annual Branson Fiddle Festival, Aug. 24-26, downtown Branson. Features a kick-off jam session, demonstrations, strolling performers, workshops and a Saturday night square dance. Fiddlers from around the country compete for more than $6,500 in cash prizes. www.downtownbranson.org

Movies at Founders Park showing “The Lorax,” PG, dusk at Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free with advanced tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

Movies at Founders Park showing “Captain America,” PG-13, dusk at Founders Park, Water Street and Jefferson Avenue. (Details about admission are under Aug. 24 heading.) Admission is free with advanced tickets, available at Chesterfield and Doling family centers, Mediacom Ice Park, Busch Municipal Building or Mediacom, or $5 at the gate. Concessions are available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, no smoking. Friday nights are family nights; Saturday nights are date nights. www.springfieldmo.gov/founders

Picnic in the Park, Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Road. A fundraising picnic for the Ozarks Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. Activities include keeper chats, animal encounters and a silent auction. Admission is $5; free for ages 2 and younger. Admission includes one hot dog and chips. Proceeds benefit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Respond by email to ozarksaazk@dickersonparkzoo.org